Petrichor
Petrichor
Scent Profile: Top notes of Green Leaves and Lemongrass give way to middle notes of Grass and Earth accentuated by hints of Rose and Lily of the Valley, with long lasting base notes Ozone and Moss.
The Inspiration: Have you ever noticed the intoxicating scent of rain, especially after a prolonged period of hot, dry weather? The scent of fresh rainfall is such a clean, green scent. Friends, this delightfully earthy scent is called ‘Petrichor’ after the Greek terms ‘Petros’ for stone, and ‘Ichor’ for blood of the Greek Gods of mythology. Microbes that live in soil produce a volatile organic compound called Geosmin. In fact, the term, ‘Geosmin’ is formed from the Greek words ‘Ge’ for earth and ‘Osme’ for odor. We humans are particularly sensitive to Geosmin and are able to smell it in concentrations as low as 5 parts per trillion (biology is awesome!).
I never would have imagined that I would enjoy walking in the rain, but having spent plenty of days hiking along the Appalachian Trail in a gentle rain, I found it quite pleasant and relaxing. The varied sound of the rain drops falling on leaves, or plunking down in puddles, or splashing off rocks and leaves is extremely soothing. The sound along with the fresh clean smell creates a meditative state, just putting one foot in front of the other, no other thoughts running around like livewire in the brain. It’s necessary to shut down sometimes, and just focus on the things that automatically happen. Breathe in. Breathe out. Just. Keep. Hiking.
This candle is made using natural US grown soy wax.
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Materials
Materials
FRAGRANCE - Across our product lines, our premium fragrance oils are:
- Phthalate-free
- Carcinogen-free
- Mutagen-free
- Toxin-free
- Used in proportions that comply with standards established by the International Fragrance Association
WAXES - Our pillar wax is 100 percent soy wax made from soybean oil grown in the USA. We add UV inhibitor to prevent candles from fading due to ultraviolet light exposure.
WICKS - We use cotton wicks with a paper core specifically designed for the waxes used in our candle lines. Wicks are dipped in a natural wax by the manufacturer for stabilization.
Dimensions
Dimensions
Our standard pillar is 3 inches in diameter and is available in three heights:
- 3 inches wide x 3.5 inches tall, weighs about 12.5 ounces (350 g)
- 3 inches wide x 4.5 inches tall, weighs about 15.75 ounces (450 g)
- 3 inches wide x 6.5 inches tall, weighs about 22.75 ounces (650 g)
Dimensional pillars come in various shapes and sizes, please read the product description for approximate dimensions and weight.
Care information
Care information
For Standard Pillar Candles (3-inch diameter columns):
- Trim wick to 1/8 - 1/4 inch each time before lighting
- Burn the candle for 3-4 hours during the first burn
- For best results, burn candle no more than 4 hours each session
- Avoid placing your candle near drafts
- Place pillar on a stable heat proof candle plate and remove nearby flammable materials before lighting your candle
- Never leave the pillar candle unattended
- Keep children and pets away from open flames
- Keep the candle at least 4 inches from other candles
For Dimensional Pillar Candles:
- Trim wick to 1/8 - 1/4 inch each time before lighting
- Avoid placing your candle near drafts
- Place pillar on a stable heat proof candle plate and remove nearby flammable materials before lighting your pillar candle
- Note that dimensional pillars are decorative in nature and are not likely to burn as long as a standard pillar or candle jar of similar weight. They WILL drip,
